Finally healthy, Red Wings' 2017 first-rounder Michael Rasmussen aims for big second half

Grand Rapids — Michael Rasmussen has had a good, productive season for the Grand Rapids Griffins when he’s been healthy and in the lineup.

But therein lies the issue.

Rasmussen hasn’t always been healthy, missed two months of playing time with an undisclosed injury, and has only played 18 games for Grand Rapids.

An injury has limited forward Michael Rasmussen to 18 games this season for the Grand Rapids Griffins. (Photo: Chris duMond, Special to Detroit News)

The 6-foot-6, 230-pound Rasmussen has 14 points (four goals, 10 assists) in those games, and has looked promising.

But it’s just the two months Rasmussen missed until returning Jan. 10 that’s been frustrating, along with getting back into…